What to expect with your trainer/ bulk division.

Yes, they do.

 

Yes, sometimes the GPS is wrong. I prefer my Garmin to the truck GPS, which is called Navigo by the way. All GPS systems can be wrong. I have five tools that I teach to help students not get lost.
1. Use your Atlas.
2. Use your company directions.
3. Google maps your destination so you can see it before you arrive. This will also give you a chance to find an out. Meaning if you miss the customer what roads are you going to take to get back.
4. Verify written directions with your GPS.
5. Call the customer. The name on your bills may not match the sign out front. Plus they can update you on custruction and detours.
Even with all this you will still get lost occasionally. Just dont panic.

 

I believe it. I don't use it enough to have a real firm opinion one way or the other.

 

We run super singles because they can take extra weight. At least that's the official reason. Almost every shipper has a scale, it's the only way to check how much is loaded, or the only accurate one. If a shipper doesn't have a scale we go to an outside one.
In the rare event we are overloaded we just pump it back off.
Pumps are PTO and you can either use a pump or air it off. Depends on the product and what the customer wants. Air is always preferred as then you have two less hoses to wash and of course, no pump.

I will be in Gary tomorrow morning. If your there you can ask all the questions you want. Be good to meet Big Oranges favorite author.

 

I don't believe Schneider accepts people without a CDL. We just call a new driver a student because.....well we just do. But in answer to your question. The shortest time has been 5 days.

I know one trainer, a very senior one, passed a guy after one day. He said he did everything perfect and was one of the best drivers he has ever seen. Of course this trainer has probably had hundreds of students.